Star Media Group Bhd chairman Datuk Fu Ah Kiow presenting the Best Quality and Finishing Development Award to Country Garden regional president Jason Fu.

Iskandar Malaysia, which was crowned the southern economic growth corridor in 2006, is well on its way to becoming an international metropolis by 2025.

Johor Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) branch chairman Datuk Steve Chong Yoon On said Iskandar Malaysia was the most viable economic growth corridor in Malaysia.

“The addition of the New Coastal Highway, the Eastern Dispersal Expressway, the Pasir Gudang Coastal Highway and the Southern Link has improved the connectivity and accessibility of the Iskandar Malaysia flagship zones, making it an attractive choice for housebuyers,” said Chong.

The other economic growth corridors in Malaysia are the Northern Economic Region, East Coast Economic Region, Sabah Development Corridor and Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy.

Chong says property prices in southern Johor is on the rise, thanks to the high demand for high-end residential properties in the area.

Chong also noted that before the inception of Iskandar Malaysia, property prices in southern Johor were stagnant, but now it was on the rise due to the high demand for high-end residential properties in the area.

Recognising the various accomplished developments in Johor, the StarProperty.my Awards: Jewels of Johor is back for the second time this year.

Last year’s award winners included Eco World Development Group Bhd for its projects Eco Summer, Eco Botanic and Eco Springs.

Gamuda Land and Country Garden Danga Bay Sdn Bhd bagged the Excellence awards in the categories of Best Comprehensive Township and Best Waterfront Development respectively.

Ipark Development Sdn Bhd and UMLand Bhd were also among the recipients at last year’s event.

Registration for this year’s Jewels of Johor award is open until July 25.

Register now via bit.ly/JewelsofJohor2018.